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'Mazal tov America!': Herzog shares congratulatory message with US amb. Huckabee ahead of July 4
In his letter to Trump, Herzog thanked the American president for his "steadfast commitment to Israel's security. May you continue to lead the Middle East and the world toward peace and security."
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
Iran, Oman reached agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says
Middle Israel: The Fourth of July and the fading American dream - opinion
'Only Iran will control its unfrozen assets,' Iranian envoy says
Iran is the only country to control its own assets when unfrozen, and any claim of influence by another is flatly rejected, Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, said on Tuesday
'Cold cost-benefit calculation': Washington greenlights Tehran’s oil transactions under MoU
Washington has issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to resume oil transactions, a step linked to diplomatic talks and already impacting global crude prices.
Boston principal apologizes to Muslim, Arab students who felt 'unsafe' after Holocaust lesson
Jewish groups are condemning a Boston middle school principal after he apologized in an email for the impact of a mandatory Holocaust lesson on some students.
Trump tells Netanyahu not to 'overreact,' while threatening to level Iran
After the war, the missiles, the shelters- what did Israel actually get? Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash on the US–Iran deal Jerusalem didn't want.
Supreme Court restores murder conviction in 1979 Etan Patz case
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court reinstated the conviction in the 1979 Etan Patz killing, reversing a ruling that had ordered a retrial.
US, Iranian delegations express optimism as technical talks in Switzerland conclude
“When implementing a ceasefire and ending the war becomes difficult, we can resolve it either through missiles or through negotiations,” Ghalibaf told reporters while leaving Switzerland.
Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran deal amid regional concerns
Gulf Arab leaders are expected to press Marco Rubio over a draft Iran agreement they fear could reshape regional security and boost Tehran’s power.
North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports
"Unimaginable, astonishing incidents and events" are occurring because of the "gangster-like" greed of hegemonic forces, making confrontations around the world more violent, Kim said.
Escalation must cost: Current Switzerland talks leave Iran stronger, Israel exposed - editorial
The talks in Switzerland may have calmed markets and lowered the volume for a day. They have not answered the question that matters: Is Iran being forced to retreat or merely being paid to pause?
UN claims Israel targeted Gazan children, Israel-Lebanon talks begin in DC
Oman announces temporary maritime corridor • Lebanon floats returning lost IAF pilot Ron Arad in Lebanese prisoner exchange • Iran says only it will control unfrozen assets
